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Bolani

Delicious Afghan Bolani: Crispy Flatbread You’ll Love

Enjoy authentic Bolani, a delightful Afghan stuffed flatbread that combines crispy dough with savory potato filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Afghan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • ¾ cup slightly hot water
  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or olive oil
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and boiled
  • 1 chopped leek
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste Mrs. Dash or seasoning of choice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Rolling Pin
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
  1. While the dough rises, boil the potatoes until tender, then mash. Stir in leek, cilantro, green onions, oil, salt, and seasoning until combined.
Shaping
  1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 6-8 pieces. Roll each into a thin oval, place filling in the center, fold over, and pinch edges to seal.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry filled bolani for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with Greek yogurt or cilantro chutney for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat using a steamer or fry briefly to retain crispness.

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